Articles from Vol. 7, Annual

Abstract A growing literature points to the role of body-image attitudes in human sexual functioning. Specifically, body dissatisfaction and excessive psychological investment in one's physical appearance may lead to physical self-consciousness...

The religious right and other conservatives are having a field day with the opening of the film, Kinsey, which was released nationwide on November 12 to resounding critical acclaim. Kinsey's critics take no notice of uncanny portrayals by Liam Neeson...

ABSTRACT This survey provides information on the status of family life/sexuality education in the State of Maine from 1990 to 2000. Responses were provided from 274 Health Education teachers and Family and Consumer Sciences teachers surveyed in...

The Bible contains no injunctions against cannibalism. That's not because Hebrews and early Christians thought it was morally acceptable--it's because no one was doing it. On the other hand, the Bible contains serious warnings against adultery,...

Abstract Significant attention has been focused on women's initiation of sexual contact with men and the point at which this initiation becomes sexual aggression. The purpose of this study was to examine possible predictors of the use of three conceptually...

ABSTRACT In spite of the decrease in sexual intercourse and teen birth rates, adolescents continue to need information and skills to help them make responsible decisions about sexuality (Ventura, Mathews &amp; Curtin, 1999). This paper discusses...

Introduction The physical and psychological benefits of exercise have been documented quite extensively in prior research. Empirical evidence reveals that regular physical activity serves as a protective factor against many chronic diseases, such...